Maybe it's only me but Schalk Burger seemed a little quiet on the field against the Sharks. This made me think of the old bible story of Samson, who lost all his strength when his hair was cut…
Everybody would have got to see the former Blonde flank's new do this past weekend. He has opted for a more conventional look and decided to shave his head. A style he donned for the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
Burger was well known for his long ! locks and say his old hair style was becoming a bother on the golf course.
"We were playing golf and it was around 42 degrees in Stellenbosch and I said to the guys, jeez okes I am really hot and then I drove to a shop (barber) and cut it all off."
He also agrees that his opponents won't be able to pull his hair anymore, meanwhile, he says the shorter style could add some longevity to his playing career.
"It's looking very neat and ! makes me look younger and hopefully I can extend my rugby care! er by an other five years. "
